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Flameshot vs ksnip

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Flameshot

8.0
Media & Design

Screenshot software with built-in annotation tools

ksnip

7.0
Media & Design

Screenshot and annotation tool

Metric Flameshot ksnip
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 8.0 7.0
30-day Installs 1.7K 62
90-day Installs 5.3K 194
365-day Installs 24.3K 773
Version 13.3.0 1.10.1
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 29.5K 3.1K
GitHub Forks 1.9K 222
Open Issues 669 320
License GPL-3.0 GPL-3.0
Language C++ C++
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 2mo ago
First Seen Apr 22, 2021 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Flameshot

Flameshot is a powerful yet simple screenshot tool with built-in annotation features, making it ideal for users who need precise and customizable screenshots. Its open-source nature and active community support contribute to its reliability and continuous improvement.

Flameshot captures screenshots and allows users to annotate them directly within the app.

Pros

  • + Open-source and community-driven
  • + Rich annotation and customization features
  • + Active development and bug fixes
  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Free and lightweight

Cons

  • - Manual updates required
  • - Occasional platform-specific bugs

ksnip

Ksnip is a cross-platform screenshot and annotation tool with robust features, ideal for users needing precise image editing and sharing capabilities. It stands out with its open-source nature and support across multiple platforms.

Ksnip captures screenshots and allows for detailed annotations and image editing.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support across Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • + Comprehensive annotation and editing features
  • + Free and open-source under GPL-3.0

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Persistent issues with HiDPI display support on macOS